The Old Rectory Care Home
- Care home
- 31 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2012
- Shropshire, West Midlands
Outstanding
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
2 ratings
Rated Outstanding at every inspection since 2017.
7 years
since the latest rating was published. A rating this old may not show how the service is today.
5 of 101
rated care homes in Shropshire are rated Outstanding, like this one.
The Old Rectory Care Home: inspection record
Rated Outstanding in October 2019.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
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About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 9 October 2019. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
The Old Rectory Care Home is a residential care home providing support with personal care to 30 people aged 65 and over at the time of the inspection. The service can support up to 30 people. The care home accommodates 30 people in one adapted building.
What inspectors found
The service was exceptionally well-led. This was confirmed by people who lived at the home, their relatives, healthcare professionals and staff. The provider's high standards and ethos had been embraced and adopted by the staff team. All staff were proud to work at the home and were committed to providing people with the highest standard of care. The was an open and inclusive ethos and a commitment to learning and improving the service. People were at the heart of the service and their views were valued.
Read the rest of CQC's summary
People were supported by exceptionally kind and compassionate staff who ensured they were fully involved in decisions about their care. People were treated with the upmost respect and their right to privacy was understood and respected by staff. People were supported to remain as independent as possible.
People and their relatives told us they received a service which exceeded their expectations. Staff went the extra mile to ensure people received truly person-centred care. Staff were extremely responsive to people's needs and went to great lengths to ensure people felt valued and had opportunities for social stimulation. People felt very confident and comfortable to discuss any concerns with staff. People could be truly confident that their wishes for end of life care would be respected by staff.
People felt safe at the home and with the staff who supported them. Risks of abuse to people were minimised because the provider carried out pre-employment checks on all new staff. People told us staff were always kind and we saw people were very relaxed and comfortable.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. People said staff always asked for their consent before helping them.
People had their needs assessed and were supported by staff who had the skills and experience to meet their needs. Staff monitored people's health and well-being and worked with other professionals to make sure they received the care and treatment they needed. People's nutritional needs were met and everyone we spoke with was happy with the food and drinks provided.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 7 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered manager
- Rachel Banks
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Older People
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)4 inspection reports, latest 9 October 2019. The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Rectory Care Limited
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 07401042 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Shropshire Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Shropshire Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0345 678 9044, Monday to Thursday, 8.45am to 5pm, Friday, 8.45am to 4pm
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Shropshire Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does The Old Rectory Care Home provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists The Old Rectory Care Home as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does The Old Rectory Care Home have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 31 beds at The Old Rectory Care Home.
- When was The Old Rectory Care Home last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for The Old Rectory Care Home was published on 9 October 2019.
- Who runs The Old Rectory Care Home?
- The Old Rectory Care Home is run by Rectory Care Limited.
- What is The Old Rectory Care Home's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Outstanding, published on 9 October 2019.
Contact
- Phone
- 01902 376910
- Address
- Rectory Road, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3EP Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G The Cedars Good, 1.1 miles away
- G The Shrubbery Rest Home Good, 3.1 miles away
- G Springfield House Nursing Home Good, 3.4 miles away
- G Springfield House Residential Home Good, 3.4 miles away
- G The Hunters Lodge Care Centre Good, 3.5 miles away